Marion County Housing Authority

For the communities of Marion County, outside the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer.

Marion County Housing Authority

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Wait List is open

Persons wishing to apply are required to use the online application portal. The head of household must be 18 years or older (or an emancipated minor) at the time they receive a voucher.

Wait List information:

Registration will open June 15, 2015. There are two links, (1) for persons wishing to complete an application in English and (2) for persons wishing to complete the application in Spanish. The addresses to link to are:

Check yes on the application if you are eligible for a MCHA preferences, which include:

Homeless, as defined by the HCV Administrative Plan

Participant in MC Health Department Addictions and Mental Health RAP

Does the head of household currently live, work or attend school in one of these communities (this does not include the City of Salem, the City of Keizer or the Urban Growth Boundary).

PLEASE NOTE:

Only one person per household may register. Households may only register once.

If you applied for any previous Section 8 waitlist you must reapply.

Applications will be selected to determine eligibility based upon date and time of application received online and any declared preferences. You must provide proof of the preference when required by MCHA.

There is a 12-month residency requirement in Marion County’s jurisdiction upon leasing of the voucher.

The application period will close when the limit of 2,000 preference applications is received.

The application form asks you to provide the name, date of birth, social security number, race and gender of all members of your household, as well as your household’s annual income, and employment information. Since it is not possible to save an unfinished application, it is best to have this material on-hand before beginning.

The online portal will work with most smartphones. Computers are available in public libraries and other public offices.

Upon request, Marion County will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can participate in Marion County Housing Section 8 program by calling 503-798-4170 during normal business hours. Marion County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity housing provider.

FY 2015 Income Limits Summary

FY 2015 Income Limit Area

Median Income

FY 2015 Income Limit Category

Persons in Family

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Marion County

$57,200

Very Low (50%) Income Limits ($)

20,050

22,900

25,750

28,600

30,900

33,200

35,500

37,800

Extremely Low (30%) Income Limits ($)*

12,050

15,930

20,090

24,250

28,410

32,570

35,500*

37,800*

Low (80%) Income Limits ($)

32,050

36,600

41,200

45,750

49,450

53,100

56,750

60,400

Upon request, Marion County will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can participate in Marion County Housing Authority’s Section 8 program by calling 503-798-4170 during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Marion County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity housing provider.